Catbird
Cocktail bar · Downtown
1401 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201
Highlights
Elegant rooftop bar with classic cocktails, wagyu beef, and oysters
Elegant rooftop bar with classic cocktails, wagyu beef, and oysters
"Located in the National Building in Downtown Dallas, this venue began hosting mahjong in 2023 and recently revived a monthly “Monday mahjong and martinis” night held on the first Monday of the month. Events offer tiered pricing: a $15 entrance fee for experienced players who bring their own tiles and a $45 beginner ticket that includes lessons taught by the Marvelous Mrs. Mahjong, making it accessible for newcomers while still catering to regular players." - Courtney E. Smith
"Catbird would have us believe that this is where the beautiful people gather in Dallas, based on its fashionable Instagram feed and ongoing programs aimed at 20-somethings. While the Thompson Hotel does tend to court the attention of the young and loud, it’s a solid spot for an early evening cocktail, and it is very pretty. There are some decent bites, like the BBQ bao bun and popcorn chicken karaage, but what folks truly come for are cocktails. For something familiar but just different enough to be interesting, order the nitro espresso martini or the Kyoto water (vodka, clarified tomato water, and Togarashi tomato)." - Amy McCarthy
"With a gorgeous interior and terrace, Catbird at the Thompson Hotel is a downtown gem. The cocktail menu veers from classics to exotic, with the Femme Fatale as a highlight from the latter options that tells you everything about the vibe of the place. It’s a gin cocktail with Charaeu, peppercorn Lillet, and pamplemousse (er, that’ French for cantalope)." - Rachel Pinn
"Zanab Jaffrey likes a fancy cocktail at this downtown bar in the Thompson Hotel — and it is a great spot to see and be seen. Her simple recommendation? “Order the espresso martini.”" - Courtney E. Smith
"Dallas’s downtown hotel dining scene is at a peak these days, with Catbird in the Thompson Hotel serving up ambiance and a golden glow. With large, comfy booths, this place is a great pick for groups as well as for date night. The cocktail menu and lamb chops are all deserving of raves." - Courtney E. Smith
